Platte City, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Platte City Police Department serves the city of Platte City, MO in Platte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 163 violent crimes and 295 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.4 per 100k residents, which is 61.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.2 per 100k, 24.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.4 | A | 163 | 106.2 | -61.0% |
| Property Crime | 124.2 | B | 295 | 163.6 | -24.1% |
| Robbery | 20.7 | F | 10 | 5.8 | +255.6% |
| Burglary | 20.7 | B | 30 | 24.0 | -13.9% |
| Larceny | 103.5 | B | 214 | 116.4 | -11.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | 1 miles | A 32.9 | A 54.8 | Violent: 20.6% lower Property: 55.9% lower |
| Riverside | 1 miles | F 196.7 | F 743.2 | Violent: 375.4% higher Property: 498.6% higher |
| Tracy | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 309.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 149.4% higher |
| Ferrelview | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Weston | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |